Applied Gerontology (NEX)
The Nexus degree in Applied Gerontology produces career ready graduates to meet the diverse, multifaceted workforce needs to support Georgia’s growing older adult population.
Three baccalaureate level course provide a deep knowledge of the context of aging, communication with older adults, and offer a gerontology elective of your choice. Three robust Practicums in a broad array or organizations and businesses (anywhere in the State of Georgia) will prepare you for employment upon graduation.
Graduates are likely to be employed in healthcare, social and community support positions, educational and cultural organization and businesses, tourism, travel, leisure, and recreational services and businesses.
Note: You will register at the Associate tuition rate and are entitled to enroll in 18 credits at the upper division (3000 and 4000 level) while paying Associate level tuition rates.
Experience Our Applied Gerontology Program
The Institute for Healthy Aging is nationally recognized by the Gerontological Society of America and the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education.
Our nationally recognized faculty are from multiple colleges and departments that include: English, Human Services, Kinesiology, Psychology, and Sociology.
Gain real world practice with over 400 hours of experiential learning in the field.
Why the Applied Gerontology at UNG
- Georgia has the 11th fastest-growing 60+ population in the US between 2010-2030 (114%).
- Employment in services and business that serve older adults is predicted to grow rapidly throughout the region to support the rapidly growing older adult population.
- Courses taken to complete the Nexus Degree in Applied Gerontology can be used to fulfill the requirements for future baccalaureate degrees Areas A-E and a minor or other elective courses (a few exceptions do apply).
Applied Gerontology Quick Facts
- Program length 60-credit-hours
- 42-credit-hours in core curriculum (Areas A –E)
- 18-credit-hours in upper level courses
- Federal financial aid is available
- Core courses can be taken in the traditional classroom setting or online
- The three academic gerontology courses are fully online
- The three Practicums (135 hours each) can be in community settings or virtually
Get the Support You Need to Soar
At UNG, we support you in the classroom and beyond. All of our professors offer weekly office hours in addition to class time in order to answer your questions and provide extra help. We have resources and opportunities available to you on all of our campuses and online that will empower you to make the most of your academic career.
Learn From Your Peers
Dive deeper into your course material and get help from your peers with our Supplemental Instruction program.
Where All Are Welcome
We're all different, and we encourage and empower you to be you. We provide a welcoming environment to celebrate all identities and encourage all to learn from one another.
Take Your Core Abroad
Everyone has to take their core curriculum classes, but not everyone takes theirs abroad. Why not do something different?
Notice Regarding Online Offerings
Residents of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands can take UNG distance education courses. For details about State Authorizations, professional licensure and certification, and state reciprocity agreements, visit the State Authorizations page. All other inquiries should be addressed to the academic department offering the online program.
International applicants who will require F-1 status to attend UNG may not apply for part-time programs (less than nine hours fall and spring semesters) and are allowed only one online class per term to count towards full-time enrollment.